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August 17, 2025 Shots fired by immigration agent, Mental health facility in Norwalk, Blue Note LA — Sunday Edition
A federal immigration officer show at a car of passengers in San Bernardino. LA County will bring dozens of new mental health beds to the soon-to-be renovated Metropolitan State Hospital campus in Norwalk. The legacy of Blue Note comes to Los Angeles -- with a new club in Hollywood.

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August 16, 2025 Redistricting & SoCal, Adopt a Home Depot, Pokemon bash — Saturday Edition
The SoCal communities that will be impacted by the new state redistricting plan. We check in on a group of volunteers who have adopted a Home Depot parking lot where day laborers gather. And
Pokémon's BIGGEST party is here in Anaheim

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August 16, 2025 Conditions at ICE Adelanto facility slammed, Santa Ana police admit to violating state law, Andrew Do turns himself into prison — The P.M. Edition
Advocates call for better conditions for immigrants at the Adelanto Detention Facility. Santa Ana police admit to violating state military equipment law. Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has turned himself into prison. Plus, more.

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August 15, 2025 Monrovia ICE protest, Mayor Bass condemns Border Patrol, Andrew Do to report to prison— The A.M. Edition
Protesters hit the streets in Monrovia after the feds are accused of chasing a man to his death. Mayor Karen Bass is outraged at Border Control for trying to upstage Governor Newsom's big redistricting announcement. And disgraced former O-C Supervisor Andrew Do is set to serve his time. Plus, more.

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August 14, 2025 LAUSD returns to school, Port of LA reports huge tariff traffic, Newsom doubles down on redistricting plan — The P.M. Edition
LAUSD went back to school today - what's on students and immigrant families' minds? The Port of LA had its busiest month ever this July. Governor Newsom is speaking out about his redistricting plan. Plus, more.

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August 14, 2025 Teacher patrols for LAUSD 1st day, Newsom set for Congressional redistricting, Judge denounces ICE courthouse sweeps— The A.M. Edition
It's the first day of school at L-A Unified, and teachers are on the lookout for ICE agents. Governor Newsom is ready to re-write California's Congressional maps. LA County's top judge is denouncing courthouse immigration detainments. Plus, more.

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August 14, 2025 Street medicine could get expanded, LA streetlight repairs greenlit, Pali High returns to class — The P.M. Edition
A proposed state law aims to expand street-side healthcare. The L.A. City council approves extra funding for streetlight repairs. Today is the first day of school for Palisades Charter High School. Plus, more.

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August 13, 2025 UCLA funding ruling, LA City Councilmember corruption charges, OC ethics changes— The A.M. Edition
A judge is ordering the Trump Administration to restore hundreds of UCLA's frozen science grants. An LA City Councilmember is hit with new public corruption charges. Orange County's Board of Supervisors revises its ethics code in the wake of the Andrew Do scandal. Plus, more.

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August 13, 2025 "Day of Action" protests held across LA, Malibu mountain lion identified, OC Pride asks for support — The P.M. Edition
Community and labor groups are rallying across Southern California today to protest immigration enforcement. We have an update on the mountain lion that injured a child in Malibu this week. Orange County Pride says they need more donations after sponsors pulled back. Plus, more.

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August 12, 2025 Day of "community stoppage," Feds detain disabled teen, West Anaheim Medical nurses strike— The A.M. Edition
An immigrant rights coalition has started a 24-hour boycott. Federal agents detain a disabled teenage boy outside of an LA public school. Hundreds of OC nurses hit the picket line. Plus, more.

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.